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Tour warning Ontarians of dangers of health care privatization
TORONTO, Aug. 27 /CNW Telbec/ - A replica of the historical Trojan horse
warning of the dangers of health care privatization is coming to Oakville on
Tuesday, August 28.
The 15-foot Trojan horse is touring the province and visiting
communities, summer fairs, festivals and health care facilities. The tour is
travelling to over 60 communities and launched in Kenora on July 18.
WHAT: Trojan horse warning of privatization's threat to public
health care
WHERE: Oakville Place Shopping Centre, 240 Leighland Avenue
(Sears Entrance), Oakville
WHEN: Tuesday, August 28, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
The province-wide tour is organized by the Ontario Health Coalition
(OHC). The OHC created the giant wooden horse to bring the dangers of
public-private hospitals and other health care privatization to the public's
attention.
The OHC is the broadest public interest group on health care in Ontario.
Its network is strengthened by over 400 grassroots community organizations,
including over 50 local health coalitions in communities across the province.